“The wheels of justice turn slowly” is a phrase that most of us are familiar with, and they really do sometimes. The breakdown of a relationship can be difficult to cope with, and people often just want the divorce process to reach its conclusion. “The wheels of...
Divorce
Contending with anger during and after a divorce
Of all the emotions that can overtake you during and following a divorce, anger is among the most searing. You may be justifiably mad at your ex-spouse for many reasons. Maybe they constantly disappointed you, cheated, lied or did not hold up their end of the...
The financial and emotional costs of a drawn-out divorce
Divorce can take a few months or well over a year. While complex assets may require more time to sort out, divorces often become lengthy because the spouses cannot agree. It seems natural you would disagree with your spouse. If agreeing were easy, you would probably...
Special considerations in a military divorce
Military divorces are sometimes complex undertakings because you have to consider things that aren’t present in civilian divorces. There’s a chance that the non-military spouse may qualify for direct payments from the military member’s retirement. Certain on-base...
What happens to financed property when you divorce?
Splitting up your belongings is one of the biggest challenges at the end of a marriage. You and your spouse may disagree about what is fair. Both of you may have strong attachments to the same property. Different personal and family factors can make property division...
The importance of self-care in a divorce
Your marriage is unhappy, so you decide to divorce in order to live a better life. You will get that brighter future eventually, yet it is unlikely to be instantaneous. Divorce can be somewhat of a rollercoaster, and you will experience a wide range of emotions along...
Fighting words: Why divorce shouldn’t be one of them
Picture this: You and your partner in Virginia are in another big verbal blow-up about some topic you have wrangled about many times in the past. You get totally fed up with the whole heated situation, and you shout out, “I’ll divorce you!” People say all kinds of...
Can I keep my retirement account in a divorce?
When you get divorced in Virginia, you will have to split your marital property with your spouse, including retirement assets accumulated during your marriage. Unless you have a prenuptial agreement that designates specific assets as your separate property, you will...
3 mistakes you must avoid at all costs during the divorce process
Going through a divorce can be quite difficult. It is not unusual for feelings of guilt, anger, sadness and loneliness to fly around. While these emotions are common and should be expected, these emotions can potentially leave lasting effects on your life. Given the...
Can you lose parenting time in Virginia due to vaccination status?
Vaccination has been a common issue in divorce courts since long before the current pandemic arose. Typically, disputes take the form of one parent wanting their children to be vaccinated while the other doesn’t. However, a new type of vaccine-related conflict is...